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YD06 WUJ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,213 mi
Last recorded160,213 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 160,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated knock/noisy (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 160,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor and abs sensor insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion on nearside brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated knock/noisy (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 151,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray loose

various components/areas corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 144,515 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mid undertray loose

various components corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,335 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirror glasses deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn edges 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,271 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,266 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear subframe bracket corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 111,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear binding

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 95,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,441 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,441 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,926 miles

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,561 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,483 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,483 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,831 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YD06 WUJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD06 WUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD06 WUJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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